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Drawing on powerful war analogies informed by the author&rsquo;s military background and his years of service on a world-renowned exorcism team, Dan Schneider outlines concrete steps to obtain lasting spiritual freedom. This is not a book of abstract theory; it is a disciplined program of renunciation, repentance, confession, and prayer designed to help the faithful stand firm against spiritual oppression and reclaim the territory of their souls for Christ.</p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 1.5rem 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">\n<li><strong>Tactical Deliverance:</strong> Move beyond vague spiritual concepts with a grounded, step-by-step Catholic approach to deliverance and spiritual protection.</li>\n<li><strong>Combat-Proven Wisdom:</strong> Benefit from the unique perspective of a combat veteran who marries military precision with traditional Catholic theology and exorcism ministry experience.</li>\n<li><strong>Understanding Authority:</strong> Learn the vital principles of spiritual authority&mdash;knowing exactly what you have the power to command and how to remain under the Church&rsquo;s protective mantle.</li>\n<li><strong>Practical Discernment:</strong> Develop the skills to recognize the subtle strategies of the enemy in contemporary life, helping you safeguard your home and family from evil influences.</li>\n<li><strong>Personal Transformation:</strong> Use these disciplined tactics not just for defense, but as a roadmap for radical growth in holiness and interior peace.</li>\n</ul>\n<div style=\"background: #fdfcf0; border: 1px solid #d4af37; padding: 1.25rem; margin: 1.5rem 0; border-radius: 4px;\">\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.1rem; color: #870000; margin-bottom: 0.5rem;\"><strong>The \"Five Smooth Stones\" of Spiritual Combat:</strong></p>\n<ul style=\"margin: 0; padding-left: 1.25rem; font-size: 1.05rem; line-height: 1.5;\">\n<li><strong>Renunciation:</strong> Breaking the specific legal rights given to the enemy through past sin or occult involvement.</li>\n<li><strong>Repentance:</strong> A deep, structural turning away from the darkness that fuels spiritual oppression.</li>\n<li><strong>Confession:</strong> Utilizing the Sacrament as the ultimate weapon of healing and deliverance.</li>\n<li><strong>Spiritual Authority:</strong> Understanding the hierarchy of protection within the family and the Church.</li>\n<li><strong>Prayer Tactics:</strong> Specific, disciplined prayer methods for maintaining a state of spiritual freedom.</li>\n</ul>\n</div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">Intended Audience</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\">This manual is essential for adult Catholics, clergy, and catechists concerned with the reality of spiritual warfare. It is a vital resource for fathers seeking to protect their families, individuals struggling with deep-seated spiritual habits or oppression, and anyone looking for a serious, Church-rooted guide to the ministry of deliverance.</p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size: 1.4rem; margin-top: 2rem;\">FAQs</h3>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Is this book only for those dealing with extraordinary demonic activity?</strong><br />No. While it is rooted in exorcism ministry experience, the tactics are designed for the \"ordinary\" spiritual combat every Christian faces&mdash;temptation, spiritual dryness, and the influence of a secular world.</p>\n<p style=\"font-size: 1.15rem; line-height: 1.6;\"><strong>Can a layperson safely use these methods?</strong><br />Yes. 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The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat

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SKU:
3191
ISBN:
9781505129052
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The Liber Christo Method: A Field Manual for Spiritual Combat

By Dan Schneider, PhD · Published by TAN Books

Overview

Spiritual combat is not a metaphor—it is a serious, real-world demand for every Catholic. The Liber Christo Method serves as a tactical field manual for this invisible war, offering practical, experience-based guidance to overcome the ancient enemy. Drawing on powerful war analogies informed by the author’s military background and his years of service on a world-renowned exorcism team, Dan Schneider outlines concrete steps to obtain lasting spiritual freedom. This is not a book of abstract theory; it is a disciplined program of renunciation, repentance, confession, and prayer designed to help the faithful stand firm against spiritual oppression and reclaim the territory of their souls for Christ.

  • Tactical Deliverance: Move beyond vague spiritual concepts with a grounded, step-by-step Catholic approach to deliverance and spiritual protection.
  • Combat-Proven Wisdom: Benefit from the unique perspective of a combat veteran who marries military precision with traditional Catholic theology and exorcism ministry experience.
  • Understanding Authority: Learn the vital principles of spiritual authority—knowing exactly what you have the power to command and how to remain under the Church’s protective mantle.
  • Practical Discernment: Develop the skills to recognize the subtle strategies of the enemy in contemporary life, helping you safeguard your home and family from evil influences.
  • Personal Transformation: Use these disciplined tactics not just for defense, but as a roadmap for radical growth in holiness and interior peace.

The "Five Smooth Stones" of Spiritual Combat:

  • Renunciation: Breaking the specific legal rights given to the enemy through past sin or occult involvement.
  • Repentance: A deep, structural turning away from the darkness that fuels spiritual oppression.
  • Confession: Utilizing the Sacrament as the ultimate weapon of healing and deliverance.
  • Spiritual Authority: Understanding the hierarchy of protection within the family and the Church.
  • Prayer Tactics: Specific, disciplined prayer methods for maintaining a state of spiritual freedom.

Intended Audience

This manual is essential for adult Catholics, clergy, and catechists concerned with the reality of spiritual warfare. It is a vital resource for fathers seeking to protect their families, individuals struggling with deep-seated spiritual habits or oppression, and anyone looking for a serious, Church-rooted guide to the ministry of deliverance.

FAQs

Is this book only for those dealing with extraordinary demonic activity?
No. While it is rooted in exorcism ministry experience, the tactics are designed for the "ordinary" spiritual combat every Christian faces—temptation, spiritual dryness, and the influence of a secular world.

Can a layperson safely use these methods?
Yes. Dr. Schneider places a heavy emphasis on "staying in your lane" and respecting spiritual authority, ensuring that laypeople use only the tools appropriate for their state in life.

How does this differ from other spiritual warfare books?
Most books focus on the "what" of spiritual warfare; this manual focuses on the "how," providing a rigorous, tactical methodology modeled after the Liber Christo training protocols used by priests and deacons.

Key Themes

  • Spiritual Freedom: Reclaiming the soul's territory through Christ.
  • Tactical Prayer: Using disciplined, specific prayers as weapons of combat.
  • Deliverance Ministry: Applying the Church's healing mission to the modern believer.
  • Military Analogy: Understanding the hierarchy and discipline required for spiritual victory.
Product Format:
Deluxe Leatherette
Author:
Dan Schneider, PhD
Publish Date:
6/27/2023
Forward:
Fr. Chad Ripperger, PhD
Pages:
392
Pdf:
https://tanbooks.com/content/3191_Preview.pdf
Height:
8.50
Width:
5.50

30 Reviews

  • 5
    Life Changer

    Posted by Rosa S. on Jul 17th 2023

    "This Liber Christo Field Manual has been life changing for me and my husband. We have been tau…

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  • 5
    A Godsend

    Posted by Deacon Dez and Dr. Cindy Martinez on Jul 17th 2023

    Liber Christo: A Catholic Field Manual for Spiritual Warfare by Dan Schneider, PhD, is a Godsend in …

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  • 5
    Endlessly Grateful

    Posted by Mercedes L. on Jul 17th 2023

    “I am endlessly so grateful for the wisdom and new vision this manual brought into my spiritual life…

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  • 5
    A Necessary Guide for Everyone

    Posted by JH on Jul 17th 2023

    Dr. Schneider's Field Manual is a necessary guide for everyone, stocked full of information tha…

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  • 5
    Theology

    Posted by Nancy M. on Jul 4th 2023

    Dr. Dan Schneider inspired by the Holy Trinity and the Blessed Virgin Mary has written a classic tha…

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  • 5
    Theology

    Posted by PAUL VERDIN on Jun 28th 2023

    Spiritual warfare must have! This book is a great guide.

Editorial Reviews

Jesse Romero (Author of The Devil in the City of the Angels)

“This field guide is just that, a manual to be carried and used to fight an ancient enemy with the ancient weapons of the Church. Dr. Dan Schneider writes with a military mindset drawing on his experience as an Army helicopter pilot and officer in Desert Storm. It is fitting that an Army soldier, now Catholic theologian, has teamed up with Fr. Chad Ripperger to provide an authentically Catholic program of liberation for the common man. They have given us a MOAB, Mother of All Books. This manual is a weapon of mass instruction, and it will truly equip the laity to go on the offensive as the Church Militant.”

Fr. Richard Heilman (Founder of U.S. Grace Force)

“Dr. Dan Schneider is one of my favorite guests on U.S. Grace Force. He is a sought-after speaker and author. He combines the richness of Catholic tradition on spiritual warfare with practical examples based on real field experience. In a time when diabolical activity is on the rise, The Liber Christo Method is a sure guide to liberation and a must read for today’s Catholics who are serious about their Faith.”

Doug Barry (EWTN Host of Battle Ready)

“As a member of Father Chad Ripperger’s team and as a professor of theology, Dr. Dan Schneider provides practical analysis and proven tactics to help you win the war against the world, the flesh, and the devil. This manual will help you grow in holiness and get you battle ready!”